PTO PRESENTS QUICK GUIDE: WELCOME TO MOSCOW AND AAS! Foreword Welcome, new families, to your first year at AAS! We’re happy to have you on board. On behalf of the PTO, I wish you a smooth transition into our 2021-22 school year. We’ve put together this guide to ensure ease and comfort in your first few weeks in Moscow and at AAS. If you have any questions or concerns not covered in this guide, feel free to contact our Newcomers Coordinator, Myrte Dijksman-Schouten at
[email protected]. I wish you a fantastic first year in our wonderful community and am looking forward to meeting you in person and connecting with you. - Signed, Celia Schweizer, PTO President 2021-22 Practical Recommendations Our goal is to make your transition to Moscow life as smooth and comfortable as possible. Here are some of our top recommendations when it comes to settling into your first few weeks in our beautiful city. Download the following apps 1. Yandex Maps/Navigator 2. Yandex Metro/Transport 3. Google Translate 4. Yandex Taxi 5. Gett Taxi Online Checklist 1. Check your home wifi for its password and functionality. 2. Check that your mobile data and SIM card function outside your home. 3. Join AAS Facebook groups to receive school-related news and updates. Delivery Quicklist 1. Food a. Groceries: seasonmarket.ru, utkonos.ru, av.ru, vkusvill.ru, iherb.ru, moscowfresh.ru, perekrestok.ru b. Dining: deliverclub.ru & yandex.eda 2. House/utilities a. Everything: ozon.ru & wildberries.ru b. Pharmacy: piluli.ru c.